Cornish Wrecking
1700-1860: Reality and Popular Myth
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This book provides a systematic inquiry into the phenomenon of Cornish wrecking, challenging the popular myth by examining historical realities through diverse sources.
It explores the complex motivations and justifications behind wrecking activities, highlighting that most cases involved life-saving or salvage rather than violent plunder.
It explores the complex motivations and justifications behind wrecking activities, highlighting that most cases involved life-saving or salvage rather than violent plunder.
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Alex Preston to clarify the historical inaccuracies surrounding Cornish wreckers, contrasting fictional portrayals with factual evidence.
Alex Preston to clarify the historical inaccuracies surrounding Cornish wreckers, contrasting fictional portrayals with factual evidence.
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